When I was working on my PhD, I took an evening course in quilting offered by the local school board, for something to do as a relaxing chan...
I’m starting a new feature on the blog…”Blast from the Past”. I’ll be showing off some of my “oldies but goodies” quilts. Of all the quilts we have ever m…
Here are a few oldies, long gone but remembered fondly. The first one I posted about here, well, I showed the vintage lemoynes I’d found anyhow. I really liked the old blocks and at 4″ …
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I’m not sure at what point an item of clothing goes from being “old” to being “vintage.” This hand-me down jumper is probably right on the cusp, but hey. It’s warm and wooly, it has a really cute A-line shape, and it’s great for layering. …
I’m starting a new feature on the blog…”Blast from the Past”. I’ll be showing off some of my “oldies but goodies” quilts. Of all the quilts we have ever m…
I’m starting a new feature on the blog…”Blast from the Past”. I’ll be showing off some of my “oldies but goodies” quilts. Of all the quilts we have ever m…
I’m starting a new feature on the blog…”Blast from the Past”. I’ll be showing off some of my “oldies but goodies” quilts. Of all the quilts we have ever m…
If you are new to the blog, welcome. You have reached an archived free pattern. We typically put up new blog post twice daily so there is always something new and fresh here. Click HERE and see…
By Rebecca Langford
When I was working on my PhD, I took an evening course in quilting offered by the local school board, for something to do as a relaxing chan...
As professed "Fabricworms" we are passionate about print, color, and texture, where quilting and sewing is our true driving force. If the fabric you start with is of high quality then the creation you make will be of the same caliber.
When I was working on my PhD, I took an evening course in quilting offered by the local school board, for something to do as a relaxing chan...
I’m starting a new feature on the blog…”Blast from the Past”. I’ll be showing off some of my “oldies but goodies” quilts. Of all the quilts we have ever m…
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I can't believe it has been over three weeks since I last posted! I've been working on a project that I cannot share now ; ) as well as overseeing a house remodel. Both are coming along nicely and I cannot wait to share them with you! I thought this would be a good time to share some of my favorite patterns. The apple and pear pattern is a perfect Autumn make and today is the first day of Fall! This pattern has lots of possibilities - coasters, tote bag, pillow to name a few. The apple measures 4" wide x 4 3/8" tall The pear measures 3 1/4"" wide x 5 3/8" tall The pattern is free and you can find it [HERE] If you'd like to make the round hot pad you can find the tutorial [HERE] I also have a pattern for a smaller apple which measures about 3" tall x 2 5/8" wide I made this fun hot pad with the apple pattern. As well as these cute little pouches. Isn't it fun as a coaster? You can find the mini apple pattern [HERE] Happy Sewing and Happy First day of Fall! xo Charise
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There's a reason they call the classics "the oldies, but goodies." There's a certain timeless characteristic that touches folks over generations. That's true in literature, music, film, art, and, I might add, quilts. Jacob's ladder is just one of those classics. And this remixed classic is updated with quick piecing tricks that will make it a goodie for you! Finished size: 72" x 76" Quilt Pattern for 5" squares.
As professed "Fabricworms" we are passionate about print, color, and texture, where quilting and sewing is our true driving force. If the fabric you start with is of high quality then the creation you make will be of the same caliber.
I can't believe it has been over three weeks since I last posted! I've been working on a project that I cannot share now ; ) as well as overseeing a house remodel. Both are coming along nicely and I cannot wait to share them with you! I thought this would be a good time to share some of my favorite patterns. The apple and pear pattern is a perfect Autumn make and today is the first day of Fall! This pattern has lots of possibilities - coasters, tote bag, pillow to name a few. The apple measures 4" wide x 4 3/8" tall The pear measures 3 1/4"" wide x 5 3/8" tall The pattern is free and you can find it [HERE] If you'd like to make the round hot pad you can find the tutorial [HERE] I also have a pattern for a smaller apple which measures about 3" tall x 2 5/8" wide I made this fun hot pad with the apple pattern. As well as these cute little pouches. Isn't it fun as a coaster? You can find the mini apple pattern [HERE] Happy Sewing and Happy First day of Fall! xo Charise
Good day to you all, here in eastern Washington...it is rainy and looking like fall. I just wanted to show you some of my oldies but goodies...older patterns that are still spooky and fun! This stitchery purse is adorable...cheesecloth fringe! I love needle-felting on pumpkins of wool felt. They feel so good. I love a nice set of them. My crows are big and make a great large display. Here are some small needlepunch crows. This is always a huge hit at shows....just what a witch would would if she got a stocking of goodies. This is also popular and very vintage like. He is one of my first designs I ever made. This cat has banners you can change to suit the seasons. Halloween ornaments...my paper collage sheets. This funny guy is from my big Halloween orangework quilt....where there are several stitcheries....all in orange! Everyone of these patterns are available on my website or my etsy site.....thanks for taking a peek down my memory lane.
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Here's a new topic for discussion. Do you have a quilt, crocheted afghan, blanket of any kind that some member of your family made for you when you were a pipsqueak? Is it still around and available for a photo and discussion? I have a quilt ladder that DH made some years ago that displays some "oldies but goodies" and I periodically take the old quilts off and rearrange them, just to shake the dust off. I got the idea to share the quilt my mother's mother made just before I was born in 1941 before they knew I was going to be a girl. Color scheme was white, yellow and pale blue and pattern was the Lemoyne Star. It is all hand pieced and hand quilted. It's rectangular and draped over our living room couch so you can see the obvious "wrong color" fabric that Cecil Miller put in one corner; this of course shows one of her superstitions was to put in an obvious error. Second and third photos might give you an idea of the fine hand stitching in this quilt. Cecil (b. 1888) had dropped out of school after the...
Directory of TSIA Resources Complete list of all tutorials, online courses, videos, articles, and other resources at TSIA Want to find out more about thread sketching, thread painting, free machine embroidery, art quilting, or artful appliqué? Regardless of whether you're just looking for awesome, useful information, or are interested in taking a class, or purchasing
I can't believe it has been over three weeks since I last posted! I've been working on a project that I cannot share now ; ) as well as overseeing a house remodel. Both are coming along nicely and I cannot wait to share them with you! I thought this would be a good time to share some of my favorite patterns. The apple and pear pattern is a perfect Autumn make and today is the first day of Fall! This pattern has lots of possibilities - coasters, tote bag, pillow to name a few. The apple measures 4" wide x 4 3/8" tall The pear measures 3 1/4"" wide x 5 3/8" tall The pattern is free and you can find it [HERE] If you'd like to make the round hot pad you can find the tutorial [HERE] I also have a pattern for a smaller apple which measures about 3" tall x 2 5/8" wide I made this fun hot pad with the apple pattern. As well as these cute little pouches. Isn't it fun as a coaster? You can find the mini apple pattern [HERE] Happy Sewing and Happy First day of Fall! xo Charise
Preserving memories is my passion. Gather your oldies but goodie t-shirts, or the clothing of a loved one, and let me make you a beautiful keepsake quilt that you will cherish for years to come. Include any type of clothing/fabric memorabilia in a memory or memorial quilt; race shirts, jerseys, baby clothes, wedding attire, sweatshirts, canvas/denim, dance wear, award ribbons, uniforms, costumes, and of course, T-shirts. Tranforming their clothing and special outfits into a beautiful, cherished keepsake quilt that you will see and use every day, is such a great way to preserve their memory. A wonderful way to honor their legacy. All inclusive pricing My square-foot pricing structure means there are no additional fees or material costs. I only need the freshly laundered clothing you would like included in the quilt. A deposit is required to get started, and secure a delivery date. I do all the cutting, design/layout (you will get to approve or make changes), assembly, hand quilting, and binding. I do not make final design decisions without your feedback; design, layout, colors, backing etc. Its custom, which for me means you are the decision maker. I am fine with aiding the decisions (or making them for you if you like), but you will always have the final say. Every quilt includes: * Choice of fabric and color for the back * Batting for loft (standard quilt construction) * Custom hand quilting * Binding to finish the quilt Quilt Size Size is all up to you! Every quilt is different, and always made to your requested size; you may either request a specific size, or I can build the size, based on the clothes you supply, for you. Since this is your quilt, the size is up to you. Custom requests are always an option, but my most popular sizes are below. I can do up to 120”x120”. *Most popular sizes* 45”x60” (lap/baby sized) $250-275 total 60”x80” (twin sized/oversized couch quilt) $350-400 total. Let’s get started! Contact me and give me details about your project and I will set up a custom listing for you to purchase. Or, you can start w purchasing this listing, and I will contact you within 24 hours to set up a meeting. We will discuss your project, either by zoom or in person. I would love for you to share the special meaning behind your items and we can chat about the details to make your quilt personal to you. Once we know the details, and have gathered the clothing you are using in your quilt, we then meet and exchange the clothing if you are local, or you will need to mail them to me. I’ll send progress photos, so no surprises. When it’s done, we will meet for delivery and final payment, or I will take final payment from you and then mail everything back to you.
These are two oldies but goodies made from Jan Patek patterns. One is her block of the month called Collector's Series. I. Love. This. Qui...
that deserve another look. if you were around quilting in the 1980s, especially here in new england, the names of these two were on everyone's lips. top quilt is 12 dancing princesses by ruth mcdowell and bottom is ray of light by jinny beyer. not long after i started quilting, i had the opportunity to see these two magnificent beauties. there were plenty of other fabulous quilters at that time, but these two works i actually saw in person. the photos have darkened over time and neither does the original work justice at all. nice to know these artists are still inspiring quilters everywhere. ms. mcdowell has made many pieces that i admire, and i do mean "piece" as she pieces all her figures, not applique. and ms. beyer has made several gorgeous pieces influenced by her sojourns in the far east, and still does i might add.
When I recently showed off my Head Over Heels quilt you asked for a tutorial and I finally got around to writing something up. This is not so much a tutorial as a how I did it. If you missed it, yo…
......and I'll be in Lancaster!!! WOOHOO! I'm so excited, I can't stand it! And I'm nearly all packed already, which is unheard of in o...
WAR QUILTS EXHIBITION Curated by Dr Annette Gero Venue details: Manly Art Gallery & Museum, West Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095 Exhibition launch: Friday 3 July 2015, 6 - 8pm Exhibition dates: 3 July - 22 November 2015 Open: 10am - 5pm Tuesday- Sunday Entry: Free This year marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Gallipoli (2015) is a particularly significant event in the Australian WW1 memory. To mark this event, Manly Art Gallery and Museum has taken the initiative by putting on an exhibition of War Quilts from all wars. Waves of migration have resulted in many people from all over the world bringing their own quilts from their home countries when they have settled in Australia. These visual masterpieces date from 1770 through to the end of World War 2, and include many Crimean War Quilts including one made from 15,000 pieces. The quilts have been made from a variety of textiles, ranging from soldiers uniforms through to “mum’s make do” quilts made here in Australia after the war from blackout fabric. Dr Annette Gero will give a talk about the history and story behind each of the quilts in the exhibition at the Gallery on Sunday 12th July 2015 from 2 to 3pm. The War Quilts Exhibition will also be published as a book, about the same size as “The Fabric of Society” E mail [email protected] to reserve your copy at 30% discount
One of the blogs we love to read is Exuberant Color by Wanda S. Hanson. The name sums it up: "exuberant" means "joyously unrestrained and...
Give new projects pizzazz. Upcycle oldies but goodies. This 2.625x5.68 inch package contains 20 embellishments. WARNING: Choking Hazard. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
